Sam Poh Tong, was discovered in the year 1912, is a Chinese Buddhist temple in a natural limestone hill. Developed by the Buddhist community and it has become an international tourist spot that attracts visitors from around the world. According to legend, the cave was discovered way back in 1890 when a monk from china who was passing through Ipoh, found the cave and decided to make it his place for meditation. Until today, nuns and monks who dedicate their lives to Buddha still occupy the Sam Poh Tong.